Environmental Test Technician Security Clearance

Position: Environmental Test Technician with Security Clearance
Job Number 730327

Description:

IAM Hourly represented employees who currently work at the main (Sunnyvale/Palo Alto) unit, Santa Cruz, VAFB or Eastern Range facilities must apply to open requisitions on Brass Ring to be considered for the position. Perform the setup, modification and servicing of equipment designed to simulate environmental conditions encountered in launch and space environment such as vibration, structural stress, thermal and atmospheric changes and operate such equipment to perform tests and accumulate data on any one major vehicle system or subsystem relative to the reaction of the test item to conditions under which the item is tested.

Determine and accomplish the appropriate setup of test equipment and test specimen to perform tests and obtain test data at the system or subsystem level following defined procedural steps. Operate and monitor equipment such as but not limited to high vacuum and cryogenic systems, solar simulation apparatus, closed loop vibration controllers, high pressure load control systems and fluid dynamics stimulators to carry out required tests.

Work to written test requirements/ instructions, Test Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, or practices and engineering information. Apply a working knowledge of the equipment characteristics and capabilities, and accepted laboratory and shop practices. Select or design/develop, improvise, modify and fabricate test aids, fixtures for monitoring devices, specialized apparatus and similar items required to completely setup for, conduct or monitor tests, and to evaluate test articles.

Develop programs for and operate heat flux simulators, data systems, high pressure fluid dynamic stimulators, electronic controllers, data recorders, gauges and radiation sensors. Assist in the troubleshooting of test setups and specimens involved in tests and advise Test Event lead (Sr. Technician or Test Engineer) where major problems are encountered. Record data in accordance with prescribed requirements and participate in evaluation of data as required

Basic Qualifications:

Knowledge of set-up and operation of vacuum and cryogenic space simulation equipment; ground handling and flight simulation equipment, and shop theory and practice related thereto.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic test control, recording and read out equipment associated with simulation equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering prints and sketches, manufacturers manuals and similar technical data.
• Typically requires knowledge of electronics technology equivalent to a two year program presented by junior colleges and technical institutes, and one year of testing experience with cryogenic, high vacuum, and dynamic test equipment.
• Must possess all certifications as required.
• Must be able to maintain and obtain a secret clearance Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: TS/SCI Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest:
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Schedule for this Position:
Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week . The base range for this position in California is $29.31 -$53.88. Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education…